Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s pie is my rainy day, stay-in-my-PJs-and-watch-movies supper. This version of a classic comfort food foregoes the cream but features high-quality meat and a garlicky sweet potato topping. Even though this pie is made mostly from vegetables and is dotted with green peas, I still feel compelled to serve some greens on the side, like the Wilted Kale Salad with Shredded Beets and Carrots or just some simple sautéed broccoli.
Ingrediënten
- 1 head garlic
- ½ teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 1 pound ground bison lamb, or grass-fed beef
- 1 teaspoon sea salt plus more for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 cup chopped cremini mushrooms
- 4 carrots finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice the top off the head of garlic to expose the cloves.
- Drizzle with the olive oil and wrap the head in foil.
- Place in the oven and roast for 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place a steamer basket in a large saucepan with 1 inch of water.
- Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover the pan tightly, and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and pierce easily with a fork.
- Drain and transfer the potatoes to the bowl of a food processor or stand mixer.
- Carefully squeeze the garlic cloves into the bowl.
- Add the broth and blend until the potatoes are thick and creamy.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Turn on the broiler.
- Place the bison in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the salt, pepper, and nutmeg and sauté the meat until brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bison to a bowl.
- Add the onion to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- Add the mushrooms and carrots, along with a little olive oil if needed, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the peas and return the meat to the skillet.
- Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a 9-by-12-inch baking dish or deep pie pan and spread the sweet potatoes evenly over the top and to the edge of the pan.
- Place the dish in the oven and broil until the sweet potatoes begin to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Sweet potatoes, which are not a member of the nightshade family, are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and fiber.
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